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Training the Pointing Labrador

Julianne Knutson

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36:36

#246 About Dog Trainers

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2023/04/24

It takes a little more than a big truck and trailer and a cool hat to be a trainer worthy of sending your dog and your money to. There are qualities a person must possess that let you know your dog MATTERS and even more so than your money. Whether deciding if you want to become a professional trainer, or trying to pick one, there are important things you want to examine fairly closely before handing over a precious member of your family or deciding to take that responsibility on yourself. There

23:07

#245 Puppy Episdoe #6, The ”In between” age

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2023/04/19

When puppies are little, everything is pretty cute and small and easy; walks, retrieves and a few manners. As they begin to grow up, they aren't old enough for formal training, but they are beginning to know what they are doing, like running puppy marks and hunting live birds. It is at this stage we often jump ahead before the pup is really ready, with whoa, electric collar, force fetch, etc. Instead, teaching the growing dogs to learn to take responsibility for doing the work you are teaching

33:33

#244 Getting Ready for Test Season

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2023/04/11

After announcing the Snake Avoidance Clinic being held by the Rocky Mountain Pointing Labrador Club on May 12-14 (see their website for sign up details) and my new film project, we talk about the best ways to get you and your dog ready, for whatever level of testing you're planning on running. It isn't accomplished by running lots of test setups, but by having the basics solidly established in your dog's behavior and understanding. It isn't hard, but it takes time and patience. Good luck to all

35:56

#243 Puppy Series #5

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2023/04/10

This one is all about early bird introduction. Yes, you can still teach sit. No, you don't need a cord. Feathers stuck on a bumper is not a bird. Real birds are required to teach real bird behavior, and this takes some time to accomplish. But with that said, this is the most fun thing in the world to do with these little guys. Batesworks.net

31:10

#242 Puppy Series #4

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2023/04/04

In today's puppy talk, we break down the process of not letting dogs learn things we don't want them to do, and how to learn the things we do want them to do. It seems so obvious when you just say that, but what does it really look like on a day-to-day regular life basis? Far simpler than you may think, but it does require a little forethought. Batesworks.net

30:05

#241 Becoming a Little Better as a Trainer

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2023/03/31

What does it take to get a little better all the time? Sometimes we get stuck at a certain level, and look to new seminars, training groups, books, podcasts to give us an answer. That is rarely where the real answer to our lack of improvement lies. Join a discussion on what often prevents our progression, and how you might be able to really increase your mastery of this dog training thing...

33:56

#240 Puppy Series #3

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2023/03/27

In this third episode, we break down the components of a puppy "training program". A pup learns optimally when life has a certain rhythm and predictability to it. Consistency in expectations is important, and a focused approach to reaching into the developing pup's head is extremely useful. And as always, doing some form of what this dog's purpose on earth is.

38:49

#239 Setting up Marked Retrieves

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2023/03/24

Today we breakdown the art and skill of teaching good marking to our retrievers. It starts with the little guys and progresses as they mature, and their skill level develops. Setting up useful marks isn't about how clever you may be or how good your dog is. It is far more about understanding what the dog experiences and needs, and how to continue to teach them their job of watching things go down and most efficiently returning them to you.

33:38

#238 Puppy Series #2

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2023/03/20

In this episode, we break down the important elements of little puppy mental and emotional development. Though formal training doesn't occur at these early weeks and months, beginning to develop and establish purpose and mental focus is super important. When ignored at the early stages, problems develop later when more formal training is started. It is very possible to not have separation anxiety, to not have dogs that get 'distracted' easily. It all comes down to what you invest of yourself at

39:29

#237 All about the Force Fetch

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2023/03/17

In this episode, I break down what the force fetch actually is, and what is the idea behind it. There are a number of ways this behavior can be taught, some are a little easier on the dog than others, but it is an important tool to have on any retrieving dog having to bring back a cantankerous or injured bird, or just something they may not want to carry for you. This process does not have to be tough, does not have to do any physical or psychological damage to a dog. It does need to be clearly

34:50

#236 Puppy Series #1

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2023/03/14

This is the first in a series of podcasts covering puppy raising, starting at 8 weeks. This will be carried through approximately the 6–10-month range of age for these little guys. Each episode will cover a distinct age and puppy development, with ideas with preventing problems, and teaching the pups what we need them to know in an age-appropriate manner. Puppy raising is my absolute favorite part of dog training, so join me in making this an adventure for you both. Generally applies to most

33:16

#235 Teaching Upland Basics, Pointing and Flushing

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2023/03/08

In this episode, we break down the fundamentals to teach a dog how to effectively become a partner in your upland work, hunting or competitive. Things are always easier and more thoroughly taught by teaching them one at a time, in a context that makes sense to an inexperienced dog. These dogs do not come to us understanding the complex upland game, and few learn by just watching other dogs. Approach this in a clear, methodical way based on how the dog perceives this work, and you'll have a dog

32:23

#234 How to Figure out the Right Order of Your...

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2023/03/02

In this episode, I breakdown the ways I've always evaluated my training process. How do you know how much of something to do, or when to start or stop it? It can be confusing at times to figure out the order of steps, how much to do and what comes next. Here are a few ideas to help design up your dog work.. www.Batesworks.net

26:41

#233 It is not the dog’s fault

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2023/02/23

In this episode we discuss how much our dogs, personal, training, hunting or competitive - reflect our inner workings, perspective, thoughts and anxieties. When they exhibit certain responses and behaviors that confuse us or become problematic, it is virtually never them having gone rogue or nuts on us. Instead, it is merely a reflection of what we thought or what signals we sent without even being aware of having sent the potentially confusing signals. It is a real skill to evaluate our own

36:49

#232 How do I keep my finished dog game-day ready?

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2023/02/16

In today's episode, we break down how to maintain a dog already trained to a high level, so they are game-day ready. In fact, you can't, but you can make a plan, so your dog builds with focus, confidence and trust so come game-day...... You are both ready. Listen in for some ideas....

41:24

#231 The Use of the Electric Collar in Dog Training

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2023/02/10

Electric collar use is fairly widespread these days. You get one idea about how to use it from viewing the video that came with it or reading its instructions. You get another idea from watching local hunters or trainers use it with their dog. You can read things on forums and it's almost like politics, you can wildly swing from one side of the topic to the other. It isn't as much about the collar or the electricity, as it is about understanding your dog, how they think, how they react to

31:21

#230 Update and Training Approaches to the New Pup

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2023/02/05

In this episode, after some business updates, we talk about what to do when you bring the new guy home. How do you decide how to approach this pup, its behavior, its current and future training? How does anyone know what to begin with in a pup's life? Do you even train a baby dog? What does that look like? Shouldn't we just let "a puppy be a puppy?" Let's talk about all of this... Bateworks.net Trainingthepointinglabrador.com

45:36

#229 Picking Your Puppy out of a Litter

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2023/01/30

On one of my favorite topics of all time, we break down the steps to go through with your litter of choice, and things to pay attention to. Some folks don't go through the selection process, and some of us have made a life study of it. Grab some ideas here before you go pick out that one in a lifetime pup!

27:38

#228 Two Listener Questions

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2023/01/24

In this episode, I take two questions off the website. The first is about recovering a dog made gun-shy after returning from 8 months of professional training. The other is more commentary about an article written by a pro stating we should be thanking our dogs for playing these dog games with them. I agree philosophically, but I think it's much larger than that.

38:40

#227 Solidifying your Training.

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2023/01/20

This is a discussion about going beyond just teaching your dog the behaviors and responses you need. Once that is accomplished, take the next step to make sure your dog makes the right choice with no training gear 150 yards out at a dead run, or starting at a pheasant sneaking away in the cover. It is a thing accomplished through basics, not field corrections. We'll talk about it here....

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